Rent in Apex, NC
Across Apex's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,882 a month, with figures from $1,704–$2,080. The highest typical rent is in 27523 ($1,961) and the lowest in 27539 ($1,880). Owner-occupied homes in Wake County pay about 0.71% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,820 | $1,489–$1,820 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,742 | $1,594–$1,900 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,882 | $1,704–$2,080 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $2,309 | $1,941–$2,580 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $2,953 | $2,500–$3,440 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Apex ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Apex, NC?
- About $1,882 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,704–$2,080. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Apex, NC?
- About $1,742 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,594–$1,900. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Apex, NC?
- About $2,309 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,941–$2,580. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Apex, NC?
- About $1,820 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,489–$1,820. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Apex, NC?
- About $2,953 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,500–$3,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Apex ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 27523 has the highest typical rent at $1,961 a month, and 27539 the lowest at $1,880.
- What is the property tax rate in Apex, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Wake County pay a typical 0.71% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Apex rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).